I'd hang on to that Gold Cup, also, I don't think Colt even made the stainless version of the 1911 until the 80's, so a 70's Series Commander (alloy frame) or Combat Commander (steel frame)is probably Electroless Nickel rather than stainless. The other posters' comments about the full size gun is correct.<BR>JB<p>[This message has been edited by JB in SC (edited February 11, 2001).]